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What Petting a Dog Does to Your Brain

How does petting - and even looking at - a dog affect your brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex, an area that plays a role in memory, problem solving and attention control? What types of activities cause your brain to light up the most? Can a stuffed animal provide the same feel-good benefits?

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